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![Show Contents]() Bennedicite History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Bennedicite is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the personal name, Benedict, which was derived from the Latin name Benedictus, which meant blessed by God. 1 Another source notes the name could have been "from Benedictus, blessed, well spoken of, or a person wishing all good." 2 Early Origins of the Bennedicite familyThe surname Bennedicite was first found in Warwickshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Benedict Biscop (628?-690), also called Biscop Baducing, was "founder of monasteries at Wearmouth and Jarrow, was an Angle of noble birth (Beda, v. 19, and Vita Abbat. i.), possibly of the royal race of the Lindisfari." 3 Benedict of Gloucester (fl. 1120), was author of a life of St. Dubricius, Archbishop of Caerleon, was, according to his own description of himself, a monk of St. Peter's, Gloucester. Benedict (d. 1193), was "Abbot of Peterborough, whose birthplace is unknown, was probably a monk of Christ Church, Canterury, of which monastery he became prior in 1175. In 1177 he was elected to the abbacy of Peterborough, and died in that office at Michaelmas, 1193." 3 Early History of the Bennedicite familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bennedicite research. Another 232 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1221, 1273, 1322, 1500, 1617, 1638, 1689 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Bennedicite History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bennedicite Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Bennedicite has been spelled many different ways, including Benedict, Benedicte, Benedici, Benedicti and many more. Early Notables of the Bennedicite familyAnother 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bennedicite Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bennedicite familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Bennedicites to arrive in North America: Simon Benedict who arrived in Philadelphia in 1732 and Russel Benedict who arrived in New Orleans in 1823.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: De bon vouloir servir le roy
Motto Translation: To serve the king with goo will.
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Arthur, William , An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. London: 1857. Print
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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